Delphine F. Kettler

Delphine Kettler Obituary

Delphine F. KETTLER Born November 7, 1925 at Grenville S.D., passed away in Kirkland WA, April 20, 2009. Delphine married Eugene (Gene) Kettler in 1950. They were together for 38 years until Gene's passing in 1988. Delphine has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years and was very active at St. John Vianny church in Kirkland, she also enjoyed a good game of cards and traveling. She is survived by her 6 children, Chuck, Maxine, Phyllis, Dee, Gene and Wayne. Delphine had 13 grandchildren and 6 great grand children. Delphine is also survived by her brother Larry, and sisters Adelaide, Lucille, Priscilla, and Marcella. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Jessica, and brother Leon. Delphine was a kind and generous soul who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. There is public viewing at Evergreen-Washelli funeral home in Bothell on Thursday, and a funeral mass at St, John Vianny's on Friday at 11:00 am. A private burial will be held for family on Saturday. Please sign Delphine's online Guest Book at www.Legacy.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2009.

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Gary Berton Monn

April 28, 2009

To my Seattle Cousins,
We will all miss Aunt Delphine! As one of her "favorite" nephews, I remember when I was stationed at McChord AFB near Seattle in 1979. Aunt Delphine would invite me often for dinner on the weekends. She even gave me a key to the house (not even young Gene had a key). She always made me feel right at home, sort of like my second Mom! I remember one Saturday night when Gene and I were out a bit late (if you know what I mean), and Aunt Delphine was so angry at us, she woke us up early and dragged us to church with her. Now that's a good Mom! I have many great memories of Aunt Delphine, we will all miss her dearly, my sympathies to all our Seattle family! May God bless and comfort you in this time of loss!

Barry Samson

April 24, 2009

All of our prayers for Aunt Delphine and for all of our cousins, Chuck, Maxine, Phyllis, Dee, Gene and Wayne. Delphine's warmth and happy smile are lighting up heaven right now and I know she will always have a warm place in all of our hearts. A long lost "hello" and best wishes from your cousin Barry, my wife Jane and our daughters Grace and Chanel. God Bless.

Rita Kettler Holland

April 24, 2009

I have so many wonderful memories of Delphine, and although we didn't see her often, we will miss her very much. I always looked forward to her Christmas cards, and I use the bread basket she gave me every single day. My love to all of my cousins.

Carol/Eddy Prets

April 23, 2009

Dear Phyllis, so sorry to read about your mothers death and will keep you and the family in our prayers and thoughts.

Joe Falk

April 23, 2009

Del was my wife's (Jill's) sister's (Sue's) husband's (Gene's) mother. I perhaps qualified as something of a distant relative of Del's, but I will miss her nonetheless. Jill and I saw her at family gatherings at Gene and Sue's in Kirkland. She was truly a class act, a delight to visit with. The fact that she loved my Christmas heirloom fruit cake was the supreme compliment.

We will be with her family tomorrow for the celebration of her life. That will be our privilege.

To her large and loving family, Jill and I offer you our deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe Falk

April 23, 2009

I am sorry for your loss, Priscilla. God be with you.

Bob's cousin Wilma Milton

Karen Kamimae

April 23, 2009

Dee,

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Noelle Smithhart

April 23, 2009

Aunt Delphine passed along a gift of laughter. When I think of the Kettler family, the first thing I see is big smiles on her 6 children (grandchildren and great-grandchildren), and the first thing I hear is their laughter.

Aunt Delphine gave selflessly. She spent many nights helping my Mom when my Dad first came home from the hospital. She understood what both of my parents needed and was an incredible blessing to our family during a very tough time.

I treasure precious memories over the years meeting up with her and my Mom for lunch. She hosted or attended so many holiday dinners over the years.

She was thoughtful, giving, loving, and a consistent presence in our lives. She will be deeply missed.

Love,

Noelle

Laurie Dowell

April 22, 2009

It has been a few years since my last visit with Aunt Delphine but each year I looked forward to the lovely note she always wrote in her Christmas card. I have wonderful memories of a warm, sweet, funny, special aunt! She will be missed by all who were blessed to have her in their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
The Dowell Family - Laurie (Kampa), Trent, Corey, Randy and Stephen

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